Surabhi Agarwal, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Growth has been broad-based this quarter: S D Shibulal

Growth has been broad-based this quarter: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

Infy CEO and MD talks about the factors behind the company's performance in the quarter.

It's business as usual at Attari-Wagah border

It's business as usual at Attari-Wagah border

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

During the 'lowering of flags' before sunset, the stern expression on the faces of the Border Security Force jawans might lead a first-time visitor to think it's because of the tension at the line of control two days earlier.

Contours of proposed bank for BRICS in March

Contours of proposed bank for BRICS in March

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2013

The bank, however, may not start functioning before 2014 and is likely to have substantially less initial paid-up capital than the amount of $240 billion that is doing the rounds currently.

Day 1: 2,000 beneficiaries get cash through Aadhaar

Day 1: 2,000 beneficiaries get cash through Aadhaar

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2013

While about 2,000 beneficiaries were transferred an amount of Rs 35 lakh (Rs 3.5 million) on the Aadhaar platform, the figure is expected to go up on Thursday.

Cash transfer: Banks to have 1 branch per 1,000 people

Cash transfer: Banks to have 1 branch per 1,000 people

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2012

As the deadline for direct cash transfer for subsidies in 43 districts nears, the government has started the mapping of gram panchayats to provide banking services in remote parts of the country.

Shareholder directors' term in govt banks may be capped

Shareholder directors' term in govt banks may be capped

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

The government is planning to cap the term of shareholder and non-official directors on the boards of public-sector banks, insurance companies and financial institutions at six years.

Banks' holding company plan on hold

Banks' holding company plan on hold

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2012

Pranab Mukherjee proposed a separate entity for bank recapitalization.

US defers plans to change visa norms

US defers plans to change visa norms

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Indian information technology (IT) and businesses process outsourcing (BPO) firms that are heavily dependent on business visas can heave a sigh of relief as the United States Department of Labor (DoL) has decided not to change the Labor Condition Application (LCA) norms for now, said industry sources.

Panel struggles to find Gokarn's replacement

Panel struggles to find Gokarn's replacement

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2012

Said to be considering a 2nd term for RBI deputy governor

RBI, Sebi propose changes in RGESS investment norms

RBI, Sebi propose changes in RGESS investment norms

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

The regulators have proposed changes in the norms for inclusion of mutual funds in the scheme.

Demerger will make Wipro a pure-play IT company: CFO

Demerger will make Wipro a pure-play IT company: CFO

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

An interview with Wipro's CFO and executive director Suresh Senapaty where he explains what the new structure will mean for the company.

Kingfisher woes may lessen if it pays 10% loans

Kingfisher woes may lessen if it pays 10% loans

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2012

The outstanding loan amount is Rs 7,000 cr.

Large lenders asked to handhold small banks

Large lenders asked to handhold small banks

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Move fuels fears of consolidation among unions of some small banks; won't force unification, clarifies finance ministry.

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Results are based on the review of the search activities on maps.google.co.in for August 2012.

Govt may not be able to keep fiscal deficit at 5.1%

Govt may not be able to keep fiscal deficit at 5.1%

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2012

Spectrum auction and divestment proceeds likely to disappoint, subsidies are likely to overshoot the Budget target and there might also be some shortfall in tax collections.

Rs 25 lakh in service tax? File monthly returns

Rs 25 lakh in service tax? File monthly returns

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Those paying more than Rs 25 lakh in service tax will soon have to file their returns every month instead of once in six months.

'Parekh panel ideas on infrastructure funding premature'

'Parekh panel ideas on infrastructure funding premature'

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

IIFCL Chairman S K Goel says the recommendations are premature, as the state-run lender's role as a guarantor for long-term funds would depend on the success of the Credit Enhancement Scheme and Infrastructure Debt Fund.

Home buyers worried: FM offers balm

Home buyers worried: FM offers balm

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

Stuck projects to spring back to life with fresh lending; cut in end prices to benefit buyers.

Every third tech start-up in US has Indian DNA

Every third tech start-up in US has Indian DNA

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

According to a recent study by Kauffman Foundation, based on a sample survey, about 33.2 per cent of the co-founders of engineering and technology companies incorporated in the US during the last six years were Indians.

Positive list in service tax could return

Positive list in service tax could return

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2012

A positive list for taxation of services might be back, though only for accounting purposes.